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The Patrick Madrid Show

The Patrick Madrid Show is your source for the latest in current events and contemporary issues. Join host Patrick Madrid for compelling insights, lively conversations, and encouragement for your day!

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51:03

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 02, 2025 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/09/02

Patrick tackles grief and faith head-on, answering tough questions about martyrdom, church law, and sacramental practice following the Minnesota church shooting. He fields real-world calls, from Teri’s struggle with Sunday obligations as a caregiver and Teresa’s anxiety over smartphones in the confessional, blending practical Catholic wisdom with sharp awareness of modern technology’s impact. Moments of reassurance and challenge are laced with candid reminders that intention alone

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51:05

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 28, 2025 - Hour 1

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/28

Patrick opens with heartbreak, reading the U.S. Bishops’ response to the Minneapolis church shooting, then moves through the raw aftermath: a child’s shaken words, Mayor Frey’s press conference, and the overwhelming sadness gripping the Annunciation community. He questions the meaning behind public phrases like “thoughts and prayers,” tracing their use through pop culture and challenging listeners to go beyond slogans, turning attention to faith, conscience, and how

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 28, 2025 - Hour 2

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/28

Patrick takes tough questions about capital punishment and Catholic teaching, untangling how doctrine and papal guidance shape conscience in cases like jury service for murder trials. Callers weigh in, some insisting stricter gun laws or outright bans are the way forward, others defending the need for self-defense and recounting moments when armed citizens stopped tragedy. Arguments over mental health, law enforcement, faith, and what really keeps innocent people safe spark a discussion where moral

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51:03

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 28, 2025 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/28

Patrick confronts the aftermath of the Minneapolis church shooting, threading callers' raw stories and emails through his search for why violence has surged, all while scrutinizing cultural shifts, violent media, fractured families, and technology’s grip. He refuses to look away from difficult questions about parenting, faith, and the uncomfortable links between media exposure and aggression. Across perspectives spanning heartbreak, frustration, and weary hope, Patrick lets the messiness

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51:05

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2025 - Hour 1

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/27

Patrick handles questions from callers about selling blessed items and explains the Church's stance on simony, warning against treating spiritual goods as commodities. He picks apart misunderstandings about Christ’s divinity, rooting his answers in Scripture and the testimony of the earliest Christians, and engages in a spirited back-and-forth with a Pentecostal caller about the Trinity, grounding his replies both historically and theologically. When a mother wonders what to do about baptism

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2025 - Hour 2

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/27

Patrick opens the episode weighing whether non-Catholic students should be altar servers in Catholic schools, laying out Church teaching and exploring its purpose. As listeners call in with their own stories and questions, he gives thoughtful responses, especially on how roles at Mass shape faith and vocations in boys and girls. Mid-discussion, Patrick shifts instantly to urgent updates about a tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, breaking from ordinary

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51:07

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2025 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/27

Patrick opens with real-time updates on the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Parish and School in Minneapolis, offering prayers and compassion while processing the horror as fresh details emerge. Amid sorrowful news, Patrick answers heartfelt listener calls about loss, faith, and why God permits such suffering, comforting those in pain while highlighting hope in scripture and the life of the Church. An eleven-year-old altar server’s voice brings a moment of gentle encouragement

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2025 - Hour 1

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/26

It shouldn’t be a controversy to start a pro-life club at a Catholic high school. Patrick sorts through inconsistent policies and the confusion faced by students and parents. He fields a call from a thoughtful seven-year-old, breaks down traditions around Communion, and swaps stories about awkward early jobs and donut debates, letting serious moments mingle with humor and everyday honesty. Throughout the episode, Patrick offers insight, practical steps, and encouragement for families working

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51:05

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2025 - Hour 2

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/26

Brian calls in from San Francisco, searching for faith after a hard life, and Patrick offers hands-on advice for reconnecting with parish life and finding support. Marriage, divorce, and questions about scripture surface; Patrick calmly explains Catholic teaching and directs callers to authentic resources. Listeners offer prayers and concrete help, while Patrick quietly becomes a steady friend for souls hoping for relief or belonging. Patrick continues his conversation with Bryan who had his life

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 26, 2025 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/26

Patrick responds to questions that cut to the heart of Catholic life, moving from a supervisor’s Sunday work dilemma to a mother’s heartbreak over her son abandoning Mass for love. He weaves together listener stories, personal reflections, and Church teaching with both gentle encouragement and striking candor. As he celebrates the arrival of his new grandson and listens to tales of faith, Patrick offers practical advice and genuine warmth, drawing out the truth in every exchange.

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51:05

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 25, 2025 - Hour 1

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/25

Patrick opens the episode on a thankful note, spotlighting listener generosity before moving straight into authentic conversations about battling temptation, the significance of vows, and practical spiritual advice. He fields passionate emails and calls, touching on struggles with sin, the value of daily prayer, defending pro-life stances in Catholic schools, and finding God’s glory in everyday actions, with surprising candor and warmth. Expect encouragement, some humor, and a few pointed

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51:06

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 25, 2025 - Hour 2

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/25

Patrick welcomes listeners into a cascade of honest conversations, fielding calls about temptation, virtue, and what it means to honor Catholic values during daily life’s toughest tests. He responds to real stories, from a caller’s brother leaving the faith for marriage, to fiery debates about pro-life representation in Catholic schools and Church leadership’s clarity, offering thoughtful book suggestions, clear Catholic teaching, and encouragement for deeper prayer and action

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 25, 2025 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/25

Patrick tackles tough faith questions with honest, unscripted candor, from wrestling with Gospel passages on salvation to offering comfort for grief after a beloved pet’s loss. He fields calls about business ethics in old church buildings, kids’ biblical curiosities, salvation debates in marriage, and the sometimes-painful mysteries we all face. Listeners hear hard truths, genuine compassion, and the constant thread of hope rooted in Catholic wisdom. Michelle - Why would God create

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"How Do I Keep Prayer from Becoming a Checklist?"...

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/22

Patrick Madrid takes a call from Matt in Huntington Beach, who asks a very relatable question: How do I keep prayer intentional when I have so many intentions that it feels like a checklist? Patrick admits right away that he’s not speaking as a prayer “expert,” but as a fellow traveler who wrestles with the same distractions. He encourages you to pray at times and in places where the noise of life is quieter -- whether that’s at home in the early morning or during a visit to

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Is a Mass Invalid if the Priest is in Mortal Sin? :...

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/22

Patrick takes a call from John, a Protestant pastor in Texas, who asks whether the Mass is invalid if a Catholic priest celebrates it while in a state of mortal sin. Patrick explains that the Mass wouldstill be valid, because validity depends on three essential elements: form (the words of consecration), matter (unleavened bread and wine), and intention (the priest’s intention to confect the Eucharist). Patrick clarifies that while the Mass would remain valid, it could be illicit (unlawful) if

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8:32

How Can I Defend the Teaching of Mary's Perpetual...

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/21

A caller named Marianne asked Patrick Madrid how to explain to her evangelical son-in-law that Mary remained a virgin her whole life, especially since he believes the Bible says Jesus had brothers in the literal sense. The Teaching in a Nutshell Catholic dogma says Mary was a virgin before the conception of Jesus, during His birth, and after His birth for the rest of her life.Jesus was her only child.This belief isn’t just Catholic tradition; Patrick argues it’s what the Bible itself

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The Holy Father Invites Us to Pray and Fast for Peace...

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/21

Image viaRiccardo De Luca - Update / Shutterstock. Here’s a beautiful invitation from The Patrick Madrid Show that every Catholic should hear: Pope Leo XIV is asking us to fast and pray for peace this August 22nd, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. At his general audience, the Holy Father turned his heart, and ours, toward themany conflict zones around the world... especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. His message is clear: Mary, our Queen of Peace, is with us in the fight for true peace,

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 21, 2025 - Hour 1

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/21

Patrick takes on urgent Catholic family questions, from the ethics of end-of-life care and DNR orders to how the Church guides parents facing unmarried pregnancies, all while offering advice grounded in faith and honesty. Listeners bring raw stories: fighting off hospital pressure, supporting loved ones at critical moments, and challenging popular fads and misconceptions about everything from mysterious dolls to the origins of “Christ.” Throughout, he infuses the hour with community

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 21, 2025 - Hour 2

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/21

Special Triple Match Hour

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53:45

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 21, 2025 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show ·

2025/08/21

Patrick answers heartfelt calls about faith, struggle, and gratitude, from questions about yoga in schools to what distinguishes Catholicism from other Christian traditions. Concerns about odd toy fads, spiritual wellbeing, and life’s deepest mysteries swirl together as listeners describe how the show sparks real change in their families and hearts. Urgency runs high for the pledge drive as Patrick listens, teaches, and invites everyone to connect and grow. Martin (email) – These

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